Strategic Buyer – Construction
4Chain Consulting
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Berlin • 🇩🇪 Germany
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Mid-LevelSenior
Tech Stack
ERP
About the role
- Development and implementation of procurement strategies: You are responsible for developing and implementing procurement strategies that meet the company's requirements and the specific needs of construction projects.
- Supplier management: Establishing and maintaining relationships with existing and potential suppliers, including conducting supplier evaluations and audits.
- Negotiations: Conducting negotiations with suppliers using the Harvard negotiation method to secure optimal terms regarding price, quality, delivery and service.
- Market analysis: Performing market analyses and competitive monitoring to identify trends and developments early and incorporate them into procurement strategies.
- Cost optimization: Identifying and implementing cost-reduction opportunities in the procurement of materials and services.
- Project management: Supporting the planning and execution of construction projects by ensuring timely procurement and delivery of materials.
- Risk management: Identifying and assessing supply chain risks and developing strategies to mitigate them.
Requirements
- Education: University degree in industrial engineering, civil engineering, business administration, or a comparable qualification.
- Work experience: Several years of experience in strategic procurement, ideally in construction or the building industry.
- Expertise: Solid knowledge of supplier management and experience applying the Harvard negotiation method.
- Analytical skills: Strong analytical and strategic thinking with a high degree of problem-solving ability.
- Communication: Excellent communication and negotiation skills, and assertiveness.
- Teamwork: Ability to collaborate in interdisciplinary teams and to coordinate projects.
- IT skills: Confident use of MS Office and, ideally, experience with ERP systems.
Benefits
- Work environment: A dynamic and professional work environment in a growing company.
- Development opportunities: Diverse opportunities for professional and personal development.
- Compensation: Attractive remuneration package including additional benefits.
- Flexibility: Flexible working hours and the possibility of remote work/home office by agreement.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
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Soft skills
communicationnegotiation skillsassertivenessteamworkcollaboration